Listening Practice Test – 60

SECTION 1: Questions 1-10

Choose the correct letter, A-C

Mrs Grey ……………………..

A. recognised the caller

B. was expecting the call that day

C. waited for a call for a day or two

Example: C

Question 1: Choose the correct letter, A-C

Mrs Grey ………………………….

A. does not have any pets

B. had just put the kettle on for coffee when the call came

C. is impressed by Yuki waiting up late to call

Question 2-3: Complete the following sentence with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

Yuki’s teacher says English people 2………………………. or go 3………………………….. after dinner.

 Question 4-5: Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD or A TIME for each answer

4. About what time does Mrs Grey expect Fred to get back? …………………………

5. Who is the oldest among Yuki, Richard, and Ann? ……………………………

Question 6: Choose the correct letter, A-C

A. Ann is studying away at university.

B. Yuki will have his own room at the Grey’s.

C. Yuki is the Grey family’s first Japanese homestay student.

Question 7-10: Complete the following notes written by Mrs Grey with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

Arrive Heathrow 7………………………………, 15^th at 10:30 a.m.

Japan Airlines flight 8…………………………….

Lots of 9…………………………….. (so, take station wagon)

Write 10……………………………..

SECTION 2: Question 11-20

Question 11-12: Choose the correct letters, A-C

11. Why is the visa officer showing slides of forms?

A. The forms can be downloaded from ukvisas.gov.uk.

B. Copies of the forms are available in the visa office.

C. To reduce costs

12. Which of the following people don’t need an entry clearance before entering the UK?

A. Citizens of one of the European Economic Area countries

B. Visa nationals

C. Foreigners who intend to live in the UK with a British spouse

Question 13-15: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

List three reasons why the holder of a valid UK visa may be refused entry to the UK on arrival.

13………………………………….

14………………………………….

15………………………………….

Question 16: Choose ONE letter, A-C

UK visas are usually ……………………………..

A. valid for three months

B. multiple entry

C. complete with the names of people the holder will stay with

Question 17: Answer the following question in NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS

On the questionnaire, what question follows Country of Nationality? ……………………………….

Question 18-20: Choose THREE letters, A-F

The visa officer says sponsored visitors to the UK ………………………….

A. must have friends or relatives in the UK

B. can stay in the UK for less than six months

C. should leave the UK at the end of the visit

D. need to fill out a special application form

E. should have enough money to live on without working

F. cannot apply for a housing benefit

SECTION 3: Question 21-30

Question 21-23: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

What arc the first three things that Joan says she is worried about?

21…………………………….

22…………………………….

23…………………………….

Question 24: Choose the correct letter, A-C Bob’s company

A. advises environmentally responsible companies and consumers

B. helps such companies educate consumers

C. advises consumers to buy green products

Question 25: Write ONE WORD for your answer

What type of pollutant does Joan say is found at high levels in two Arctic animals? ………………………..

Question 26-27: Choose TWO letters, A-E

Why did John and Joan buy a new fridge?

A. Their old one was not working well.

B. Their old one was too large.

C. To save energy

D. They didn’t like the old one.

E. To save money on electricity bills

Question 28-30: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

28. What are POPs? ……………………….

29. What type of illness does Joan mention? ………………………….

30. Where do John and Joan get most of their vegetables from? ………………………..

SECTION 4: Question 31-40

Question 31-32: Complete the following sentence. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer

The professor says studying properly uses our 31…………………………. and gives us 32……………………………..

Question 33-34: Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer

What two things does the professor say can be challenged by crosswords and computer games?

33………………………..

34………………………..

Question 35-37: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

What two immediate benefits of physical exercise does the professor mention?

35…………………………….

36……………………………. and memory

37. The professor says we do things better when we do them in places that we ………………………….. a particular activity.

Question 38: Choose the correct letter, A-C

The professor says it is good to study in a library because of …………………….

A. the quiet

B. the academic atmosphere

C. the relaxing environment

Question 39-40: Complete the sentence with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer

The professor says questions raised before you start studying are like 39…………………………. and every forty or fifty minutes you should think back and 40………………………….